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Phagnalon melanoleucum

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Phagnalon melanoleucum faces severe threats from urban development and infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to coastal development pressures and tourism-related construction. Agricultural intensification and the conversion of natural scrubland to cultivated areas have further reduced available habitat, while invasive plant species compete for the same ecological niches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Mediterranean plant inhabits rocky coastal areas, dry scrublands, and calcareous cliffs, typically growing in well-drained soils with sparse vegetation cover. It shows a preference for sunny, exposed locations with minimal soil depth, often colonizing crevices in limestone formations and coastal terraces.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phagnalon melanoleucum classified as Endangered?
Phagnalon melanoleucum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Phagnalon melanoleucum faces severe threats from urban development and infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to coastal development pressures and tourism-related construction. Agricultural intensification and the conversion of natural scrubland to cultivated areas have further reduced available habitat, while invasive plant species compete for the same ecological niches.
Where does Phagnalon melanoleucum live?
Phagnalon melanoleucum occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phagnalon melanoleucum?
The main threats to Phagnalon melanoleucum are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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